CVE-1999-0103

CVE-1999-0103 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Echo and chargen, or other combinations of UDP services, can be used in tandem to flood the server, a.k.a. UDP bomb or UDP packet storm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0103?
Echo and chargen, or other combinations of UDP services, can be used in tandem to flood the server, a.k.a. UDP bomb or UDP packet storm.
How severe is CVE-1999-0103?
CVE-1999-0103 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0103 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0103?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0103 published?
CVE-1999-0103 was published on 1996-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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